Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Petition for Discharge

Our mother passed away a year ago and the Guardianship Program notified us that there is money left over in her account. They told us that we need to get a lawyer to file a Summary of Administration. Can this be handled on our own or do we need a lawyer. It is already in the Courts Registry and someone told me that we could just file a Judicial Order. Is this trus. What is this form.


Asked on 10/31/06, 3:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lorenzo Ramunno Ramunno Law Firm

Re: Petition for Discharge

Your question relates to a discharge of a guardianship in Florida. The guardianship attorney is advising you to claim the remaining assets by filing a probate. If the amount is less than $5,000.00 you can do a letter procedure at the clerks office call disposition of property. Over $5,000.00 and less than $75,000.00 requires an attorney to file a Summary Administration. This usual runs between $1500- $2200.00 depending on the situation. www.flprobate.net

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Answered on 10/31/06, 4:33 pm
Kelly Henderson

Re: Petition for Discharge

If the amount is less than $5000 I can send you a form to use. If there is more than that you will need to retain an attorney. This should be a simple matter. Send me an email if you have any questions.

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Answered on 11/01/06, 6:58 am


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